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Last Active 12-19-22 9:35 pm
Joined 06-08-18
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 | zakalwe Relegation a certainty I reckon. There is absolutely no fight at all. Rob Zombie lol
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 | Sowing Thanks, I'll check it out for sure
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 | Gyromania quality over quantity. They only expect 1 review per month, which is super doable for me rn. But yeah, I'm still new to all these features and what not, so once I get settled into the role, I'll see if we can't do some collaborating, if you've got the time for it. * haha idk what happened to my last post but half of it got cut off. Ohhhh I think it's because I used a greater than sign and Sputnik's coding hates that for some reason
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| Gyromania I totally empathize with that. I don't have nearly as much time for writing these days either. And like you, I like to do my research before reviewing anything. But quality
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| Gyromania be cool to do a writeup and soft review of a band's discog and add a curated spotify playlsit or something like that.
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| Gyromania Thanks man! Hope you continue to review and get on staff too. You def belong here imo and you know I'll vouch for you ;D Also, I want to use my staff powers for good?I was thinking of asking the other staff what they think about letting users collab on blog posts with staff and whatever else, so lmk if you have any ideas for collaborations. I want to maybe try to adapt your concept of legacy artist lists to staff blogs. Been doing a lot of legacy band discog runs lately, figured it would
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 | Futures i agree man, really good group of guys coming up. i think the future is in good hands. and i completely understand, i know you're a busy guy. happy the door is somewhat open because you are such an asset. you're such a wealth of knowledge that is much appreciated on here!
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| Futures man thank you so much! i've still got a lot to prove but excited at the opportunity. i hope you join us again someday!
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| zakalwe The bloke clearly went through the wringer. Mental it is the same person who was giving it HEY YOU DONT WATCH THAT WATCH THIS and has dished up such a work of beauty
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| zakalwe You still have the best to come then mate. Brace yourself.
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| zakalwe I think I saw a London tonight thing on it when it came out and thought sod it I will give it a go. As an album it is one of the biggest surprises I have ever heard. Some songs on there are route one to the soul. It is one of me secret albums that I hold very dear.
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| zakalwe More commonly known as Chas. His album A comfortable man written when he spilt from his wife and had a breakdown is essential. There?s a handful of songs on there that are incredible. Proper tear jerkers.
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| zakalwe Haha. The band they were in is blatantly mentioned. Deduce son deduce!
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| zakalwe Where do we go from here. Relegation beckons. I have been saying it since Poch was given the tin tack. Parker in but he has not gone what it takes to pull us from the ruins. It needs a miracle it needs Klopp.
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| zakalwe And he?s gone. Inevitable from the minute he walked in. We are the most fickle wanky fans in the game.
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| zakalwe Rockabilly swagger. Love it although it is one of the lesser listened to ones. Has one of me faves on it. You?re the one for me fatty.
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| zakalwe Almost as disheartening as that Bona Drag rating. One of the greatest of all time that
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| zakalwe The inability to beat Newcastle is going to continue here. Bleedin disheartening
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| zakalwe That Royksopp album was a great shout mate. Didnt realise it was a DJ set thing. It is class.
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| zakalwe Yep I will give that Royksopp one a go. Did like Melody AM back in the day but it had nowhere near the impact Moon Safari had on me. Liking your doofcore list thing.
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| zakalwe Absolutely love that Moon Safari remix thing. What a blinder.
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 | Hawks Check the album that I reviewed yesterday, I think you'll very much enjoy it!
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| Hawks Its crazy how they have their own little personalities, even at a super young age like 5 years old. We have a whole wardrobe already and we're getting a crib and some other stuff from friends and family. Not looking forward to spending all of my money on diapers, but hoping we get a decent supply of them at her baby shower lol. My wife hit 17 weeks on Monday, crazy how fast it seems to be going by.
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| Hawks Same here!! Been going back and jamming some favs and loving it! Also, due date is June 30th. I'm definitely stressed, but in a good way. Trying to prepare myself as much as I can lol. Can't wait to meet her!
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| Hawks Ily!!! Hope all is well brother.
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| zakalwe The second half was alright Villa are decent at least we won?t be getting relegated which I genuinely felt a few weeks ago.
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 | ArsMoriendi Good call, while I do like Hide, Halt is deff better. I?d say it?s his best since Flow and my 4th fave overall of his. He?s been flirting with this kind of orchestral larger than life sound for decades with Love, Hide, and the terrible Soak, but Halt feels like the most successful attempt. I really like The World is Broken, Crater, and The Rabbit Hole especially. Speaking my of Waits, did you notice that Succulence opened with a Tom Waits reference?
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| zakalwe It was a good game. West Ham are the embodiment of everything that is sterile and rubbish about the beautiful game which as I always say died in the late 90s. Still Tottenham at Bournemouth tonight will be worthless. The FA Cup game against Villa on Saturday is something to look forward to.
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| zakalwe Of that bunch other than the Outside 5 Diamond Dogs is the most surprising bump. Album is class. Sweet Thing into Rebel Rebel. The stuff dreams are made of.
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| Hawks Hell yeah bro. I'm terrified and excited all at the same time lol.
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| Hawks Fletcher's was the only track that I didn't really vibe with, the rest is prime time summer jams. Will be listening to it a lot more during that time of year and definitely gotta check some of his other stuff. Merry Christmas to you and your family brother, love you!!
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| Hawks Bro, that Craig Finn album is so good.
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 | bighubbabuddha Merry Christmas Doofy. Yeah it's a good watch for a cold, dark evening, which we have plenty of these days. Jolly ho!
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| bighubbabuddha BBC's Line of Duty is very good if you are into crime dramas
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| zakalwe Not good is it mate. We were bloody useless potential to finish just outside the bottom 3 again this season
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| bighubbabuddha Yeah Dexter does lose it's power over the whole series, whether it's reduced shock factor or over repetition. I remember season 4 I think being especially good though, could be 5 I'm not sure
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| Hawks Hell yeah brother, just let me know. Will be recorded and posted here and on YT as well.
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| Hawks I'm interviewing Veilburner on the 27th, let me know if there are any questions you'd like answered. :]
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| Hawks Definitely will jam brother!! I loved Poses, definitely see the Daniel Knox comparisons.
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| Hawks Just popped up on my radar a couple weeks ago tbh. Been going through his whole discog!
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| Hawks Just reviewed the new Daniel Knox album, his best yet. I think you'll dig it hard!!
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| Hawks No problem brother!
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| Hawks Would you like to write the blurb for Veilburner for release of the month post? :]
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| Hawks Absolutely massive!!! Idk what my fav is yet, but I'm honestly partial to the opener at this point. So amazing.
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| Hawks Its not QUITE as good, but its damn close.
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| Hawks My friend, it is a top 3 BAN album. The atmosphere is off the charts without sacrificing the riffs. You'll love it.
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| Hawks Its streaming in full on YT right now. ;]]
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| zakalwe Yep I gave it a brief listen, it is like a lot nowadays and nothing really sticks. Im still returning to the gems of 2024. Nick Cave The Cure and that
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| zakalwe That Insecure Men album is a quality Sunday listen. The trio of Time is a healer Tulse Hill Station and Alien is lovely.
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| zakalwe Yep The Midlake one is decent. Had a doze to it when I gave it a listen. Have not given the insecure men one a go yet.
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| zakalwe It was an absolute stunner. Without question Mickey is one of the best we have had for the last 25yrs. Love the bloke.
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| Hawks I forgot to add the new one lmao. But cannot wait to jam it!
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| Hawks Nice! Not a problem brother, I'll do it today so you don't have to! Also, love that you 5'd new Anna. Gorgeous album. I have it fourth in my top 100 atm.
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| Hawks Make sure you tell me when you add that new Old Saw so I can put it on the list! I'll do it after work if you haven't gotten to it by then. :]
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| zakalwe Things are definitely on the up. I have been well impressed with Frank. He has made us look a lot more solid in very little time. Get someone in to consistently bang in the goals and good things await. Album of the month for me was Saint Etienne
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| zakalwe Here we go. Simons as a 10. Spurs to win. 2-1
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| Hawks Cardiacs new one is absolutely friggin amazing agreed!
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| Hawks Nice rating for Wednesday!!!
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| zakalwe It is all good at the minute. Doncaster in the cup and Wolves at home next week. Onwards and upwards!!
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| zakalwe Yep again completely agree mate on all counts. Bergvall is the bollocks. Mourinho would take the West Ham job as he would be on another bumper payout if given the boot.
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| zakalwe Despite West Ham being bleedin useless. Things are definitely on the up. We are looking decent.
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| zakalwe I laughed as well. Forest now there is a badly run club
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| zakalwe Will be the same old circus mate
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| Hawks Which others of his should I check out? I really dig his overall vibe.
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| Hawks Could go up in time! It's very enjoyable for the most part, but maybe a tad too long.
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| Hawks Hell yeah buddy!! :] Oh, jamming Cass McCombs right now and really digging.
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| zakalwe Doesn?t matter who it?s aimed at it needs to be put aside for 5 mins while we are improving building and dare I say it playing alright.
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| zakalwe Here we go. Already booing. We really are the biggest bunch of **** fans in football
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| Hawks Sounds good my brother!!
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| Hawks Hi buddy!!! I definitely reccomend new Blackbraid. Botb's band Augur also put out a killer EP. And if you want some truly evil sounding dm/bm, Malthusian is a great choice.
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| zakalwe Yep a legend. This season will be interesting. Another cup in anything would be lovely.
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| zakalwe Ha. Yeah I did enjoy that I must say. Reckon it?ll be a score draw against Burnley. Loving Breathless at the minute. Very underrated.
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| zakalwe That Breathless album from 2022 is is a blinder
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| zakalwe lol. It has gone beyond just mildly irritating now. Absolute wankers
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| zakalwe Haha. I thought sput had kicked the bucket but it is truly back up and running when there is a message in me shout box from you mentioning Half Man Half Biscuit.
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| zakalwe Not excited by Frank tbh. He has had time and granted freedom to shape Brentford and mold a decent team who have adapted and are a good side. He won?t be afforded more than 20 games at Tottenham and reckon it could be a shaky start. Should have been Scott Parker.
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| zakalwe Very impressed with These New Puritans new one
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| Hawks Completely agreed brother!! Seems good so far so we shall see!!
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| Hawks Ahhhh that's awesome brother!! Always good to spend time with family. And I'm just doing quality control work. Nothing major lol. But the company nice.
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| Hawks Not bad brother. Just started a new job so getting settled with that. What do you got going on?
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| zakalwe The league has been diabolical but we focused on the right thing in the end. Will be interesting to see what happens next season if we make a few signings and cobble together a decent start but I can see it all being a bit shaky and Ange being given the boot
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| zakalwe What a s***e game what an outstanding result. I could have wept mate.
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 | Colton what are your thoughts on Open Door Policy? Heavy Covenant came up on shuffle last night and I ended up listening to the whole thing again and honestly it's really solid imo. I'd put it toe to toe with Always Been
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| zakalwe Nice one mate I will give it a go. Seems proper. Big old game tonight reckon it will be decided in the first leg and not necessarily in our favour. Lets see what happens
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 | Atari hey! I'd love to but haven't been able to come up with anything that really gives it the justice it deserves. been busy with work too but maybe I'll take another stab at it this weekend. you should still consider covering it too though since you're so passionate about it ;)
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| zakalwe Yeah it?s that lack of zip innit. They are all spent and well off the pace but there is a half decent team there without any sort of cohesion. Has been a proper stinker of a season.
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| zakalwe Get him in at Tottenham this is bleedin farcical!!
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| zakalwe Underworld are one of the special ones for me. Has always been about Dubnobass and Second Toughest. I was disappointed with Days Off when it came out and I think that?s forever tarnished it. Does have some top drawer stuff on it though.
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| Atari enjoy the rest of your holiday! yeah it blew me away too but didn't hit me all at once.. just keeps getting better
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| Atari If you want to maybe attempt a collab review for that Craig Finn album let me know. I?m rusty af but the album deserves more attention imo. If not no worries and maybe I?ll still give it a go
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| zakalwe Going to have to disagree with you on the Horrors one. I think it is a belter. You are forgiven though because derpeche mode is classic lol
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| zakalwe He is one of them that I enjoy the albums on a first listen but they rarely get a second listen. I will give it a go mate
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 | anat the single is probably a bit of an outlier, but I suppose it is a genre shift towards the electronic side of dream pop (almost house adjacent). the sensibilities are the same but there?ll be less vocals and more textures
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| anat ah it?s stellar, really enjoyed the first spin, fletchers is immediately one of my favourite tracks from him. not felt particularly on the wagon so far this year (find it increasingly harder to find the time for dedicated listening) but I was also really pleased with new darkside, plus my friend richard sallis who?s enjoying some rym attention with his new album. I put out a new endling track the other day if you didn?t know - album later this year, with a new direction to boot ;)
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| Colton oh wow that sounds awesome. never would have expected that collab
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| Colton what should I expect with the new Craig Finn?
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| zakalwe Does remove the quirkiness inventiveness and charm of a Robert Wyatt and replaces it with self absorbed drivel of Saffron expressing her creative edge at art school. It?s a 2.5
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| zakalwe Currently listening to the Black Country one. Bit dodgy innit but it?s not a 1.5 lol
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| zakalwe Rumours of Pochettino returning which I cannot see happening due to his World Cup commitments. I also reckon he would be s***e. Scott Parker in.
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| zakalwe Suns out but still bloomin chilly. Must be getting old it will be the jacket on in July. Nice one mate I will give it a listen.
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| zakalwe I agree mate. Primal Scream have done some timeless classics though and have a foundation of reality rather than wanky
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| zakalwe Derpeche Mode. LOL. Absolute classic. I do like the album though.
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| Hawks You're the man thanks buddy!! Yeah tbh that John Martyn album was just a bit TOO soft for me and honestly made me cringe at various points throughout lmao. Went into it with high hopes and just didn't dig at all.
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| Hawks Gimme a folk discog that you think I'd dig. I wanna do something more mellow for my band of the month next month and I don't trust anyone more than you when it comes to great folk recs. :]
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| zakalwe Straight off the bat I thought it was the fella from I Am Kloot.
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| zakalwe Trentmollers Dreamweaver has had a fair bit of rotation this year. I think is it?s absolute class. Another winner from 2024. What a year.
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| zakalwe They are in that bracket. I dismissed them as lite nonsense when they started up and there was a bit of hype surrounding them. Was having none of it but someone told me to give The Last Broadcast a go soon after it came out and I have been a fan ever since. One of those bands that have accompanied me through the last 25yrs. New one is great.
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| zakalwe I am sold on that description. Will be me next listen.
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| zakalwe Here we go. A drubbing on the cards but let?s see what happens. Come on you Spurs
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| Gyromania ?Also?I do not get on with early atonal harmonica and beat poetry Dylan.? I?m in the same boat here I think lol. And yeah I saw a 5/5 Dylan and I guess just assumed you had done his discography because of how much music you consume. Thanks for mentioning boney and Zach tho, I?ll ask them. Also really curious to check out that artist you mentioned. My nana came from Edinburgh so I?ve always been a fan of Scottish music.
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| Gyromania Maybe as big as Bowie?s if not bigger but I know that not everything is worth hearing. Didn?t want to just make a judgement call and go off Sputnik averages since those can be hilariously wrong at times so I figured I?d ask you
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| Gyromania Yo doof, I?ve been doing entire discog runs of artists and I usually focus on just one or two each year. Two years ago it was Bowie (best discog run I?ve ever done) and last year it was Flaming Lips and Everything Everything. Was thinking of doing Bob Dylan this year since I?m not super familiar with his work outside BotT. Iirc you?re pretty familiar with his discog, right? Was wondering if you could pls tell me which are the essential albums worth focusing on. His discography is
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| zakalwe Will have it a go. Love a foot tapper!
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| zakalwe Nice. I fell asleep listening to it in a good way.
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| zakalwe Not as big as last week. We will beat Leicester and steady the ship.
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| zakalwe Massive game at the weekend. Scott Parker in for next season
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| zakalwe Haha. Christ. Sharpen up son. The Brigid one is pure class.
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| zakalwe Not having the fat dog mate and I?m not talking about Brigid
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| zakalwe Nice. Havent given Brigid a listen in a fair old while. Will see what she is up to with the covers album.
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| zakalwe I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING BETTER!!! I must think I?m ****ing Cinderella. Proper
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| zakalwe Happy New Year to you to mate. The Big Special is a Bit Special. The fellas vocal are a touch Robbie Williams but fit the music perfectly. First listen of the year was Mosaic from Fennesz a late release that has tied up 2024 beautifully. 2025 will be s***e for albums but hope you have a blinder.
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 | budgie my man https://circustrees.bandcamp.com/album/this-makes-me-sad-and-i-miss-you its grave
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 | Sunnyvale Makes sense, no problem! Happy New Year and all that jazz!
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| zakalwe Enjoyed the one they did a couple of years ago. 0151 was a song of the year for me. Blokes vocals are quality. Haven?t heard the new one.
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| zakalwe Incredible. Exactly what the Idles are not. ****ing amazing stuff absolutely love it. Shame the big lad has tattooed hands like the usual bell ends
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| zakalwe Men against boys innit. Our injuries have sunk us. Still reckon we can win the League Cup.
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| Colton it's a very addicting album. and yeah 3D Country might be my AOTY from last year but I think I like this one even more
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| Sunnyvale Hey Doof! Hope all is well. Just wanted to check if you'd be interested in writing up a blurb for The Cure's November Release of the Month win? If so, please drop a Google Docs link in my Shoutbox when you're done. Thanks!
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| zakalwe Hahahaha. I thought exactly the same thing mate. Thankfully a bit more subtle though it has to be said.
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| zakalwe Rather the current setup than oil money. Better the devil you know. Southampton next week so should get a result if not I reckon it might be curtains unfortunately.
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| zakalwe Have faith mate. Us to win 2-1
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| zakalwe No way should we get rid. Have to stick with him for the time being I think he is by far the best we have had at the helm since Poch and I think we will have a decent cup run. We will get a result against Chelsea although we were so s***e last night it makes me less confident than I was.
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| zakalwe Never go near a betting slip mate its just Tottenham innit a tricky one coming up on Thursday as well but reckon we will do Chelsea on Sunday
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| Hawks Veilburner is incredible indeed. Top 5 for me this year.
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| Hawks I'm still loving the new Grandaddy soooooo much.
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| Hawks Yesss indeed Aldehorte really rules. Was a nice little surprise. Been trying to keep up but there's so much stuff to jam. Been listening to lots of ambient/field recording stuff also over the past few days.
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| Hawks Ohhhhh yes I know you dig the new Paysage. You gotta try Veilburner's newest! I think you'll like it.
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| zakalwe Unbelievable result but City definitely missing something not just Rodri. We will struggle against Fulham guaranteed.
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| zakalwe Thats the one. I?m going to give it a go
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| zakalwe Nice definitely some cross over and stuff I need to give a go. I did have a look at your film lists as I just dont watch them anymore but still interested. Last one I saw was aftersun and it was alright. What is that one with the fella in a wheelchair on the front cover and the most unfitting title of all time. He?s on foot so no chance or something like that lol
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| zakalwe Yeah Vanishing Point is quality. Unbelievable opener and the album carries some swagger. Compiling me best of 2024 to post in early Dec. I think for simple enjoyment of albums 2024 definitely takes it. There was a lot offered up that I have cherished
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| zakalwe Mate I am declaring it as my personal best. It has taken the crown from 1997. Mental.
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| zakalwe Will be interesting good or s***e it will be an experience. Would still love to see the Sniffers think their new album is quality
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| zakalwe Hahaha. Turn that knife in. Havent listened to the thing yet but the snippets I have heard have been alright but yeah I have no doubt it is probably student wank. You going to Shepherds Bush Empire on Saturday for the Troublegum anniversary?
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| Futures i'm really glad your dad is doing well. my philosophy has definitely changed as well, even though i have dark days i really appreciate life much more. i should be gone but i'm still here somehow. and yes advancements really have me hopeful. if i was in the past i wouldn't have lived a year with what i had. proton radiation which i got is super new and rare still, only like 30 places in the us offer it. very lucky to have gotten in but with the rarity of my case it makes it easier.
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| zakalwe There definitely appeared to be a swagger there in the 90s and they clearly did not give the first **** but as time has moved on I can see your point
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| zakalwe lol. You really are not having a bar of Primal Scream are you.
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| Futures that's very kind, thank you. that sincerely means a lot. you're a good dude and a great presence on this site. hope you've been well.
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| zakalwe Coles Corner is more of a heartwarmer. Last Orders is one of the best closers/instrumentals of all time for me. As an album Lowedges takes the crown just for the volume of bloody good tunes on it and it has hit massively hard during my forties. The one album I would save if my house was on fire. Ladys Bridge is a tad too Coles corner reheated with extra twang for me but Tonight The Streets Are Ours is one of the best songs he has done.
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| zakalwe Good lad. The fella is a class act. Love the new one but don?t think it makes my top ten of the year. Mental.
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| zakalwe He does whats needed. Reckon we will draw against Ipswich possible slip up against Fulham it?s how we roll but definitely making the most of it at the minute. Could do with a Utd win here just to top it all off
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| zakalwe Get in. What a week for the Tottenham.
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| zakalwe Doesn?t have a Lullaby or Pictures of you but as a listen I find it even more rewarding. I absolutely bloomin love it. See how it goes as the years roll on.
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| zakalwe That Cure album is something special innit
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| zakalwe lol have you actually given that Offspring album the time of day.
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 | Slex Heartbreaking, dunno how I'll sleep at night
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| zakalwe ****ing hell I should lay off the Stella!! I meant to say come to mama
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| zakalwe Oh yeah apologies. Yep Jubilee was a sell out still has some nice tunes on it though. Honey dont think. What a beauty.
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| zakalwe Sell out my arse. They were always completely doing it on their own terms. Lone Star Song and Mockingbirds are top 200 of all time.
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| zakalwe Both albums are a 5 to be fair but you got it in four good lad! Lowedges what a ****ing album. Speaks to me like nothing else. Written when he was in his mid thirties and it shows. A life lived. Amazing lyrics.
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| zakalwe Hahahaha. Fair play mate. Yes it is Richard Hawley but which one?Best we have played in a fair old while this
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| zakalwe Blimey. Gold guesses as I do absolutely love io and the first two Oasis albums are like children but nope. Album that has taken first place was released in the first decade of the 21st century which is baffling bearing in mind how s***e it was.
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| zakalwe On another note I think I finally after nearly 30yrs have a favourite new album of all time that has taken the place of Spiritualized Ladies and Gents.I will give you a 100 quid if you can guess it in three. It is one of my listed 5s
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| zakalwe I completely agree mate. Useless. A step down from Richarlison one step lower and I might as well put me shin pads on
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| zakalwe Take em to the ****ing cleaners now lads
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| Gyromania haha good timing, just ranked the songs from the new album in the first tindersticks album thread and i put Don't Walk in S. I didn't even know people were lukewarm on it, it's so sleek. love how the horns and strings come together
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| Gyromania I actually haven?t heard their second or third albums but rn I put the new one just below the debut and Simple Pleasure. Always A Stranger is a soty contender for me atm
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| budgie lol i see. i'm not going to RYM, though. i think i've had my fill of music websites for one lifetime
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 | Cygnatti How did you like dexter, doof? I found the first few seasons to be pretty good!
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| Gyromania Man, Soft Tissue. What an album. Immediately top 3 Tindersticks
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| budgie nop i just started it totally randomly because it was on netflix and ive run out of horror-adjacent media to binge. horror is dying, man
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| budgie dude i am literally watching the 4th episode of dexter while on buddhas page and saw you comment that. wtf
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| zakalwe Impressed with that Tindersticks new one. Listened to it a fair bit over the last few days.
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